Speech and Language Disorders

Description

Aims to provide students with an overview of speech and language disorders. The course is designed for students with a background in education, nursing, health sciences, psychology, and linguistics. Specific topic areas include: language impairment in children and adults (including reading disability), speech and voice disorders in children and adults, and stuttering.

Availability

On-Line from Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2015

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of communication

2. Identify the main causes and consequences of communication disorders for children

3. Identify the main causes and consequences of communication disorders for adults

4. Identify ways in which understanding of communication disorders can improve communication success and access within the community

Content

Communication development and change across the lifespan

Hearing loss and its impact on speech and language across the lifespan